Craig Minard and son Luke hold up a special Tim Laurila Jersey

Texas Brahmas raise $8,950 for charity at jersey auction

Money raised for Toys for Tots and the Laurila family

The Texas Brahmas held a special auction of their "Lady Liberty" game jerseys, worn over the past two games during the NYTEX honors the military series.

The auction took place after the game Friday night, with players holding up their jerseys while fans placed their bids. The auction raised $8950 from 23 jerseys. One special fan won three jerseys with $1650 going to charity.

The proceeds from the auction will benefit the local chapter of Toys for Tots. The proceeds from the special #26 Tim Laurila jersey went to the Laurila family who recently suffered a loss.

Photos from the auction can be viewed here

Photo Credit: Robert Keith